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dye free black buttercream easy recipe

October 12, 2023 · In: Featured, Frosting, Halloween, Recipes, Seasonal

EASY Dye-Free Black Buttercream Recipe

Whenever I share this black velvet cake recipe I get so excited to say that the cake layers don’t have any food coloring in them. The black cocoa powder turns…

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ruby chocolate buttercream recipe

February 6, 2020 · In: Featured, Frosting, Recipes, Seasonal, Spring, Valentines

Ruby Chocolate Buttercream Recipe

I’ve been curious about ruby chocolate for awhile now, mostly because of its gorgeous, all-natural mauve coloring. So when I saw these Chocolove Ruby Cacao bars at my local New…

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CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CAKE 🍪 for those whofor your CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CAKE 🍪 for those whofor your loved ones who prefer a thick, bakery-style chocolate chip cookie over cake, this recipe is my FAVE! You can serve it warm and gooey or let it settle into a thick and fudgy cookie cake that you can decorate as a party cake 🥳

Get the full recipe link (with buttercream border + decorating tips) in my bio or at https://sugarandsparrow.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-cake/ 

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CAKE 
Serves: 12 

1/2 Cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 Cup (100g) packed brown sugar
1/3 Cup (67g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 Tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 Cups (199g) all purpose flour
1 Cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Grease and line an 8-inch or 9-inch round baking pan.
2. Melt the butter and set aside to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes. 
3. In a large bowl, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Whisk until uniform. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, then continue whisking until uniform. Whisk in the cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the flour and use a silicone spatula to fold it in until smooth cookie dough forms. Reserve about 1/4 Cup of the chocolate chips and set them aside, then pour the remaining chocolate chips into the cookie dough and fold until evenly dispersed.
5. Press the dough into the prepared pan in an even layer. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top and press them in, then bake for 17-22 minutes, until evenly puffed and the edges are lightly golden. It might seem soft in the middle but don’t be tempted to over-bake! It will continue to bake in the pan as it cools.
6. Cool the cookie cake in the pan for about 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature (if you’re planning on decorating with frosting). If you decide not to add the buttercream feel free to enjoy it warm.

#cookiecake #chocolatechipcookies #birthdaycake #partycake #cookie
BLACKBERRY LAVENDER CAKE 💜 Layers of soft vanilla BLACKBERRY LAVENDER CAKE 💜 Layers of soft vanilla cake with swirls of blackberry puree baked in, homemade blackberry filling, and perfectly flavored lavender buttercream. This flavor combination is STUNNING and makes the perfect whimsical cake for a garden party or any Summer gathering!

Full recipe link is in my bio or find it at https://sugarandsparrow.com/blackberry-lavender-cake/ 

#blackberrylavender #partycake #blackberry #lavendercake #lavender
POV: you ask for a construction truck birthday cak POV: you ask for a construction truck birthday cake (and I’m your mom) 🚜🥳 I took inspiration from @beyondfrosting for this design to celebrate my littlest turning three! Details: 

👩🏽‍🍳 Cake Recipe: my easy chocolate sheet cake (you’ll find it on my blog!) 
🤎 Dirt: Oreo cookie crumbs
🚜 Construction trucks + cones: @amazon 
🥳 Sprinkles: @fancysprinkles 
✨ Piping tip for the border: @wiltoncakes 4B 

#birthdaycake #partycake #constructiontruckcake #cakeideas #constructioncake
TOP 10 BIRTHDAY CAKES 🥳 These are just a few of my TOP 10 BIRTHDAY CAKES 🥳 These are just a few of my favorite birthday cake recipes that will make anyone feel special! 

Comment “BIRTHDAY” and I’ll send you all 24+ of my favorite birthday cake ideas –  classics like funfetti cake and yellow cake with chocolate frosting, plus ice cream cakes, sheet cakes, and more complex flavor combos like Snickers cake and Millionaire cake. 

https://sugarandsparrow.com/best-birthday-cake-recipes/

#birthdaycake #partycake #birthdaycakeideas #cakeinspiration #cakeideas
BERRIES & CREAM SHEET CAKE 🍓🫐 deliciously light, n BERRIES & CREAM SHEET CAKE 🍓🫐 deliciously light, naturally stunning, and the easiest cake you’ll want to make all Summer long!! It’s my favorite bakery-style vanilla sheet cake that’s so soft and moist, topped with silky whipped cream cheese frosting and fresh berries. I love how quickly this cake comes together with simple ingredients + doesn’t require any fancy cake decorating techniques to make it a showstopper✨

Grab the recipe link in my bio or find it at https://sugarandsparrow.com/berries-and-cream-sheet-cake/

#berrycake #berriesandcream #sheetcake #whippedcreamfrosting #cakedecorating

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